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Ranger Fire and Security has completed a pivotal acquisition of national fire suppression business, IPH Fire Solutions Ltd, broadening and enhancing its fire suppression offering.
Based in the North West, IPH Fire is an industry leader with national coverage in the fire suppression sector, providing comprehensive packages of fire suppression systems, including their maintenance and removal.
Founded in 2014 by Managing Director, Niall Hackett, IPH Fire has continued to expand over the past decade, with the company specialising in designing custom fire suppression systems for all types of workplaces and commercial buildings, with a major focus on data centres, kitchens and restaurants.
Hackett will join the senior leadership team at Ranger Fire and Security to support the Group’s growth over the coming years. IPH Fire will play a critical role in Ranger’s wider strategy to provide a one-stop solution for fire and security services in what is currently a fragmented, highly specialised sector.
Commenting on the acquisition, Hackett said: “Our decision to partner with Ranger over other companies was carefully considered and intentional. While we were exploring many options for the future of the business, ultimately Ranger was the best partner for us going forward given our mutual values and shared focus on providing a high-quality service for customers.”
Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security, commented: “This is another major milestone for Ranger in our journey to bring the best proven companies together to provide customers with the highest quality of fire suppression service. IPH Fire provides Ranger with significant expertise and offers the most up-to-date and efficient fire suppression systems in the country. I have enjoyed engaging with Niall throughout the process and looking forward to working closely with him, as we share a similar optimistic vision for what Ranger can achieve in the fire and security industry.”
The announcement builds on Ranger Fire and Security’s initial three acquisitions of Amerex Fire International Ltd, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd and Syncro Group Ltd earlier this year, which together have helped Ranger to enhance its services in areas such as fire detection and alarms, extinguisher maintenance, suppression and security services.
